# Sign Regulations in Green Tree Borough, Pennsylvania

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Green Tree Borough, Pennsylvania, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Green Tree Borough, Pennsylvania (PA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/pennsylvania/green-tree-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/14038739#14038739)

## At a glance

Green Tree Borough, Pennsylvania regulates 17 sign types across 3 zoning districts. On-lot Directional Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 6 sq ft per sign (Sec. § 420-120A(4), § 420-120B). Most commercial signs in Green Tree Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | 6 ft | 20 sq ft | — |
| Residential districts | 4 | — | 12 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential districts | 4 | — | 32 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per structure | Attached to a wall of the structure | — | § 420-120A(1), § 420-120B |
| Memorial or Historical Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 420-120A(2), § 420-120B |
| Off-lot Directional Sign (Permanent, Nonprofit Organization) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Public or private property, with landowner approval | — | § 420-120A(3), § 420-120B |
| On-lot Directional Sign | 6 ft | 6 sq ft per sign | — | — | 2 per entrance/exit | Displayed on private property at entrance/exit point | — | § 420-120A(4), § 420-120B |
| Warning/No Trespassing/Private Property Sign | — | 5 sq ft per sign | — | — | — | Displayed on private property | — | § 420-120A(5), § 420-120B |
| Off-lot Directional Sign (Temporary, Event - Nonprofit) | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | Off-lot, placement with property owner permission | — | § 420-125A(2) |
| Off-lot Directional Sign (Temporary, Real Estate Development) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Off-lot, placement with property owner permission | — | § 420-125A(3) |
| Street Name Sign | — | — | — | — | — | At designated street locations | — | § 300-47 |

### Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential Districts) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property (or 1 per street frontage on corner lot) | On the property being sold/leased | — | § 420-125A(4) |
| Construction Sign (Residential Districts) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per development site or property | On the development site/property | — | § 420-125A(5) |
| Political Campaign Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On private property with owner permission | — | § 420-125A(6) |
| Garage/Yard Sale Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On property where sale occurs | — | § 420-125A(7) |

### Nonresidential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign (Nonresidential Districts) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property (or 1 per street frontage on corner lot) | On the property being sold/leased | — | § 420-125A(4) |
| Construction Sign (Nonresidential Districts) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per development site or property | On the development site/property | — | § 420-125A(5) |
| Grand Opening Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | On property where grand opening occurs | — | § 420-125A(8) |
| Political Campaign Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On private property with owner permission | — | § 420-125A(6) |

## Prohibited signs in Green Tree Borough

- No person shall deface, damage, knock down, remove, obstruct or interfere with a sign or marking posted or placed on a guardrail, guard post or other protective barrier.
- No person shall damage, knock down, remove, obstruct or interfere with a guardrail, guard post or other protective barrier erected or installed.
- A legal nonconforming sign shall immediately lose its legal nonconforming designation and shall be removed if the sign structure is altered or relocated in any way which makes the sign less in compliance with requirements.
- A legal nonconforming sign shall immediately lose its legal nonconforming designation and shall be removed if the sign structure is replaced or more than 50% of its structure is replaced.
- Whenever any use of the building, structure, or land ceases, all signs accessory to such use shall be removed within 30 days.
- No repainting, cleaning, or other normal maintenance or repair of a sign or sign structure shall modify the sign or structure in any way that makes it more nonconforming; if such modification takes place, the sign shall lose its legal nonconforming status.
- Nonconforming advertising signs, billboards, commercial advertising structures or statuary shall not be moved or relocated to another position on the building or lot on which they are located.

## Signs exempt from permit in Green Tree Borough

- Nameplate signs, one per structure, not exceeding two square feet, attached to a wall and indicating the occupants, home-based business, or building name are permitted in all zoning districts.
- Memorial or historical signs or tablets placed by a public or nonprofit organization not exceeding eight square feet are permitted in all zoning districts.
- Off-lot directional signs to nonprofit organizations (e.g., place of worship, school, park, hospital) not exceeding six square feet, may be erected on public or private property subject to landowner approval, in all zoning districts.
- On-lot directional signs displayed on private property, not exceeding six square feet per sign and six feet in height, with no more than two per entrance/exit point, are permitted in all zoning districts (subject to Code Official approval).
- Warning, no-trespassing, private property, or similar signs displayed on private property, not exceeding five square feet per sign, are permitted in all zoning districts.
- Temporary signs authorized in accordance with § 420-125 are permitted in all zoning districts.
- Nameplate, memorial/historical, off-lot and on-lot directional, warning, no-trespassing, private property, or similar signs in residential zoning districts must be nonilluminated but may be indirectly illuminated in other zoning districts.
- Real estate signs advertising the premises for sale or lease do not require a permit if they meet size and placement limits.
- Construction signs advertising the services of professionals or building trades during construction or alteration do not require a permit if they meet size and placement limits.
- Political campaign signs do not require a permit and may be posted on private property with owner's permission, subject to time limits and placement restrictions.
- Garage or yard sale signs do not require a permit if placed on property where sale is held, subject to size and time limits.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A plan showing the type, location, and size of proposed on-lot directional signs shall be approved by the Code Official in all zoning districts.
- In reviewing the plan for on-lot directional signs, the Code Official shall consider terrain, internal circulation, number of decision points, and degree to which signage promotes convenience and safety.

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